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Mod vs. Sad

Which bass should I keep?


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What do you feel that you need in order to express yourself and create music.

I always find breaking it down to what I want over what I need really helps in these types of decisions.
 
+1 on all this!
i thought that a Sad was the bass for me and I was ready to sell my Mod to finance one, but then I realized that I feel like I can express myself better on my Q4 than any other bass I have ever played. The metro may do the same for you that my Mod does for me, so be sure do sit down with both before you decide to sell.
 
I cut my teeth on Fender. I'd rather play on old P or J than anything so naturally I thought, "I'll dig the Sadowsky".

When it comes to 5 strings, I don't mind the modern thing. I have a Peavey Cirrus 5 that I really love. It's a great bass. And obviously I have this Q5.

So anyway, I got the Sadowsky and out of the box I was impressed. Huge lows with presence. I got it to my Country gig and the FOH asked me to roll off the lows. Not a problem. It certainly doens't cut thru the mix like my Q5 does and the B string isn't nearly as tight as my Q5. I just can't afford to keep both and don't know which one to part with. Plus, I like the bridge on the Q5 a lot better.

One things is that do a substantial amount of road work so climate change is a factor for me. I noticed the Sadowsky does not have any type of neck stiffening bars from what I've read.

I REALLY want a USA Fender P5. I'm just thinking out loud.

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One things is that do a substantial amount of road work so climate change is a factor for me. I noticed the Sadowsky does not have any type of neck stiffening bars from what I've read.

That sounds that it leans more towards the need then a want.

The Q5 you will not have to worry about on the road trust me ;)
 
jazzbass1967, you must have twelve basses, and at least two guitars, pardon me asking, but why do you need to get rid of one the two you mentioned? Just sell five or sex of your cheaper basses instead if there is a crucial financial need.
 
I cut my teeth on Fender. I'd rather play on old P or J than anything so naturally I thought, "I'll dig the Sadowsky".

When it comes to 5 strings, I don't mind the modern thing. I have a Peavey Cirrus 5 that I really love. It's a great bass. And obviously I have this Q5.

So anyway, I got the Sadowsky and out of the box I was impressed. Huge lows with presence. I got it to my Country gig and the FOH asked me to roll off the lows. Not a problem. It certainly doens't cut thru the mix like my Q5 does and the B string isn't nearly as tight as my Q5. I just can't afford to keep both and don't know which one to part with. Plus, I like the bridge on the Q5 a lot better.

One things is that do a substantial amount of road work so climate change is a factor for me. I noticed the Sadowsky does not have any type of neck stiffening bars from what I've read.

I REALLY want a USA Fender P5. I'm just thinking out loud.

Sounds to me like you already know which one you prefer.